Middle Edo period C.1750-1800. Willow leaf form, See Stone p.673. This form called yanagiha. Tapered tang. 6 1/8" total length. Tang lightly rusted and head crisp with mottled patina. the base with some black oxidation. Good example capable of penetrating the lacquered iron armor of the period.
Stock Number: A7173

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